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A763 NWU

1984 Talbot Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,884 mi
Last recorded163,884 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan80,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA763 NWU
MakeTalbot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 163,884 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 163,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 163,345 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 163,328 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam no headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported both hose mounts weak with rust (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / step area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering inoperative electronic PAS fitted poorly and not working (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough notchy lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling on clutch pedal (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both u/s (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported ready to fall off (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted/ rusty both sides (3.5.1i)

general underside condition very poor

o/s rear wheel rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2015 162,870 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/r inner arch corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 151,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 150,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

aditional springs for caravan body broken

ex rubbers deterioated

inner wings corroded

o/s/f jackin g point area corroded

slight cracking to tread area of o/s/r n/s/r n/s f tyres

vehicle genneraly rusted

Fail 25 Jul 2013 150,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

aditional springs for caravan body broken

ex rubbers deterioated

inner wings corroded

o/s/f jackin g point area corroded

slight cracking to tread area of o/s/r n/s/r n/s f tyres

vehicle genneraly rusted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 150,924 miles

under side of car slighty corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2012 150,809 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 150,895 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 150,895 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake return spring broken

rear spring assister broken n/s and o/s/ leading

Pass 13 Jul 2010 159,064 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

hand brake return spring broken

n/s/r most forward coil sring assister broken

Fail 6 Jul 2010 159,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake return spring broken

n/s/r most forward coil sring assister broken

Pass 7 May 2009 158,463 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 158,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight corrosion osf inner flitch.slight play osf wheel assembley.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 157,857 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Motor Caravan?

Based on 1,521 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
948
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
position lamp(s) not working 84
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
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A763 NWU is a 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 80,177 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Motor Caravan fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A763 NWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A763 NWU is a 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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